Note 6 - Restricted Stock Plan (Detail) - Summary of pre-tax compensation expense (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Restricted stock awards	$ 142,030	$ 91,064	$ 399,907	$ 148,793
Performance Based Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted stock awards	81,822	43,031	181,761	64,418
Non-Performance Based Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted stock awards	$ 60,208	$ 48,033	$ 218,146	$ 84,375

The noncash expense that represents the cost of restricted stock or unit distributed to employees as compensation.

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